Shipyard Brewing Company’s award-winning seasonal brew, Shipyard Summer Ale, is back for the season on draft, in bottles, and, for the first time – in cans.

This summer, 6-packs and 12-packs of 12oz. cans will be available in New England and Florida, with plans to expand distribution in 2014. In 2010, this traditional American wheat beer was named Best in the Northeast in the United States Beer Tasting Championship. It also received a silver award at the 2007 Los Angeles County Fair.

With its inviting golden color and mellow malted wheat flavor, Shipyard Summer Ale is sure to please those looking for a clean, cool taste sensation on long, hot summer days.

More about Shipyard Summer Ale:

Malt: 2-Row British Pale Ale, Light Munich, Malted Wheat

Hops: Hallertau

Yeast: Top-Fermenting English

Color: Golden

OG: 1.058

ABV: 4.8%

Food Pairings: Seafood

First Brewed: June 1995

Availability: April - August

Available: 12oz Bottles, 12oz Cans, Keg

The suggested retail price for bottles and cans is $8.50 for 6-packs and $16.50 for 12-packs.

About Shipyard Brewing Company:

Founded in 1994, Shipyard Brewing Company is located on the historic waterfront in Portland, Maine and produces 17 varieties of award-winning English style and seasonal beers. Its products are distributed in over 35 states. The Brewers Association ranks Shipyard as the 15th largest craft brewery in the U.S. and 23rd overall. In 2012, the brewery produced 158,441 barrels (1,781,260 cases) of its award-winning brews.